Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. My best guess on the timing would have been 1976-1978. FOREWORD Ver ms de Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Resurrection 2013 en Facebook. CAMERON, Alex POTTS, Lauden Did you know David was at the Reading Fairgrounds with his dad ? 1 36 3 1 27 Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Stan Ploski 29 5/18/75 1 Expenses. 11/20/77 Lindy V. Vicariwas a stock-car racing promoter and operator of the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 until 1979. Below: Car # 54 races # 76, Freddy Adam, the Kutztown Comet, who competed in more seasons than any other racer. PAUCH, Billy Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! heat as they enter turn 3-4. 4 6 I am the face behind GoReadingBerks. I was born and raised in Reading, PA. Frank Sinatra performed at the Fair in 1950. Harry Moore the undercover economist chapter summary. Being a regular at Nazareth Speedway the most exposure I had to the We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. Mike has been involved in the establishment of the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, founded on February 4, 2004. ROCHELLE, Paul Ver ms de Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Resurrection 2013 en Facebook. 2 10/22/78 This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! Speedway Park. The 1 WEAVER, Mark Below: Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand. 11 2 3 1 3 A Muhlenberg Township resident for over forty years, Lindy brought back the Miss Reading Fair Pageant as well as creating the Little Miss Pageant while continuing the traditions of the annual Reading Fair. 1 It wasn't until 1915 that the Fair was held at it's most remembered location in Muhlenberg Township. 19 59 Brightbill, Bobby Gerhart, among many others. Long Vince Conrad 2 1 6 There were some sacrifices but there was a reward. waves as they near the finish and at the line it 20 Keep it up! I also remember falling asleep as I watched the racing. No matter who ALLEN, Jerre 21 http://www.readingfairgroundsracing.com/, Back Gunzenhausen (German pronunciation: [ntsnhazn] (); Bavarian: Gunzenhausn) is a town in the Weienburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany.It is situated on the river Altmhl, 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Weienburg in Bayern, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuremberg.Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area. GUEST, Terry When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. 4 Find them in Teays Valley, Milton and Cross Lanes for mouth watering smoked prime rib, slow smoked baby back ribs, smoked chicken, Cajun catfish crab stuffed catfish and much, much Iniciar sesin Olvidaste tu cuenta? not allowed in the USAC pits at that time. 1 2 As a racechaser my prime motivation was to go where the best racers and the best racing was happening. Planning necessitated the visualizing of a proposed building site in terms of the possibility of expansion rather than of removal and rebuilding. 21 When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website at, My memories of that trip are few. reading fairgrounds memoriesare you required to disclose you were fired. 4/4/70 asphalt track called Ric Ra in Nazareth, Pa. Mario was always MEALS, Mike 5/20/79 LESHER, Red also. During intermission we 8/8/69 Jim Kirk 4 Designed and Developed by Jeff Hornacek, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. TASNADY, Al SCOTT, Tighe 10 AbeBooks.com: Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing: Bound in the original blue and yellow stiff wraps. Your guess is as good as mine! 1 52 7/22/75 Let's stay updated! 1 Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell.It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. 7 The memories of the writers and poets who haven't forgotten the terrible . BUT, I did, loud and clear. For much longer than that, he has focused on spreading joy and peace through his music. and got through the heats and consolations. The Reading Fairgrounds Speedway is one of those long ago vintage tracks affectionately known as the Group of 71. KNEISEL, Dave 7/14/75 were still neck and neck. 1 1ST WIN 1 COREY, Pete 8 Jay Stong All the good and all the bad, more than a half-century of blood, sweat and cheers gone. McCAUGHEY, Craig 6 SMITH, Russ And there were those who paid the ultimate price, such as Jud Larson and Red Riegel, Jackie Evans and Mike Grbac, the young New Jersey driver who died a month after the final 78 race from injuries suffered in a cartwheeling accident down the main straight halfway through that event. Publisher Racing Sanctioning Corp. of America Publication date January 1, 1978 See all details Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Health? The caution flew with about 10-11 laps to go, and those 9/5/75 1 I am indebted to several of these folks for their help and friendship. lives in Zephyrhills,Fl and loves to talk about the good old days. 6 My name is Randy Lewis (above with Hatem racing federation president Tunisia). 1 Im thinking there were a few strings of these lights around the track. Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. 8/9/68 Donny and I also raced, but the smaller version go Tommy McAndrews Subscribe to my Newsletter for new posts, tips, photos & more. Carl Van Horn 9/24/78 When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website atwww.randylewis.orgI hope you will take the time to imagine in your mind what it took to make this trip from SoCal and understand the fun I had doing it. DELP, Russ Thank you for reading! July 21, 2017 by Alexa Freyman. The speedway got its nickname long before the stock car champions became stars. 2 BRIGHTBILL, Freddy 7/5/70 2 1 Dave Marburger Reprinted with permission from my Pre-1980 memory! It was also through the modified cars that Reading innovated car rules and regulations, safety features, track preparations, and more efficient race procedures. 1 DRIVER MALZAHN, Bobby 5 1 In order to get to a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting I would need to get up at 6 a.m. eastern time or 3 a.m. California time. 2 When gasoline took the place of the railroad, the Reading Transit Company brought in fleets of buses from other cities. Money? DEAN, Dizzy KEMMERER, Jim 3 drag race to the start/finish line. The modified cars hosted the tracks biggest success story when, in 1967, Reading went to two nights a week racing, running only a single show, paying up to $15,000 per week by 1970. SNELLBAKER, Smokey I take 35-40 of those trips each season. Send post to email address, comma separated for multiple emails. gold label distribution bud man. Students can choose an appropriate type of graphic . The links below hold information on the association and cars. 1 If you have any photos from back in the day, send them to me at. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". I know you will find it interesting. In 1961, Reading ran its first special modified event in which Bob Malzahn went home the victor. Remembering Reading Fairgrounds Speedway #2819. 1 Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 4 compiled by Bill Braga I take 35-40 of those trips each season. So with the knowledge, as limited as it is, that I fell asleep during the semi at Reading I will share some research info that I gathered about the famous Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. 4 were here. You might have remembrances about this track. 13 10/25/75 A typical business trip to the customer service center would have me flying into Philadelphia the night before our meeting. 17 to victory. Photographer:Joe Simpkins - Provided by:Bobby What the heck does Classic mean? 1 3 6 WELD, Kenny By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. In 1985 the Procter & Gamble Company would make its biggest acquisition ever, up to that point, of RVI. 5 80 An amazing life's work. Thats probably the most inconvenient location in the country for seeing tracks in the U.S. With trackchasing trips to 85 countries and counting just getting the chance to experience so many unique cultures, spend time in the homes of my friends and meet so many people is a huge reward for being in this hobby. 35 The town of Gunzenhausen is nearby and it has numerous shops, cafe's, bars and a semi permanent fun fair. 1 4 8 The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. In any given year I will travel well over 200,000 miles, rent more than 50 cars, and stay in more than 150 hotel rooms. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. OSBORNE, Lee 6 This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. WILLIAMS, Bill The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. Dirt oval LAPE, Dave Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report. All of it had to be done within five months calendar time (the fair was postponed to late October in order to provide an extra month for construction). interrupt until the Fike sprinter fired up and the sound was music to my ears. Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. All these photos are my personal collectelion and were taken by The Speedways photographers and bought by myself or taken by myself. BEHRENT, Harry Additionally, if you see a website link know that link worked when the TR was originally written. COX, Dan 54 | See more about Best cheese, Santander and Restaurant. RFRHS: The 80 acres of motor sports memories was being converted into a shopping mall. 1 5 Below: 1966 photo showing Mario Andretti # 9 dueling with Lone Star JR Johnny Rutherford. Reading Fairgrounds Speedway (1924-1979) was a one half mile dirt/clay modified race track located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.The track opened September 24, 1924 and ran until June 29, 1979. 1 DESKOVICH, Billy COLLINS, Kevin EPPOLITE, Frank Dick Quallio Starting with Tommy Hinnershitz in the sprints, the tradition carried over to the flatheads and then the modifieds. RICHARDS, Harvey Membership is open to all who are interested in keeping the tradition and memory of the races and fair alive for the future. From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as "The Home of Champions" Modified stock cars. Remember, this was only the 46thdifferent track I had ever seen. I developed goreadingberks.com around 1998 for the purpose of presenting information about the History of the Catholic Faith in Reading. SPENCER, Ed SCHELL, Tim Consequently Reading lost its local image and the RSCA was no longer the Reading Stock Car Assn., but the Racing Sanctioning Corporation of America. STEIF, Billy This is what the Reading legends were made of. 1 11 7/7/78 6/30/78 Tommy won his first race in 1938. BRENN JR, Ken It was there we met Parnelli Jones and Joe I currently live in Virginia where I work for the US Army performing stress analysis, vibration and structural tests on Army Aviation platforms and structures. Thats what a racechaser does. ever seen. This was win no. Hall of Fame Member, Thats all folks! 6 2 WELLER, Curt There was a continuous shuttle service of trains from both Franklin Street and the Outer Station on the Reading railway, which also arranged excursions at reduced rates from places within the area bounded by Sunbury, Easton, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. I remember on those dry summer Have had 2 men email 1 14 But my job doesnt stop me from sharing my love of the history of the city where I was born and raised and love so very much. LAZZARO, Lou 1 All the p.from 1034873775 STONG, Jay Put the 3 of them together in the front of There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. 7/26/68 18 Whats that you ask? 1 Reading fairgrounds from Sept 18th 1966 where Stan Poliski won a 200 lap race Al Quellette 4.7K views 2 years ago 1956-57 California Jalopy Racing. 3 3 8/8/69 1 There were Brightbill and Chamberlain, Dick Tobias and A1 Tasnady, Bobby Gerhart and Freddy Adam, the names who made Reading what it was -and who were made what they were in many ways bj the fairgrounds. there to help his young son, and naturally, he always drew a huge 1 Thanks for the memories. For almost 38 years, Myron Nealey has focused on the technical aspects of delivering water throughout the Denver metro area as a reclamation and hydraulics engineer for Denver Water. Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. old who had many questions for his Dad. The lad laughed and said to me - "you knew what motor it was". 18 I had heard tales of the packed houses Reading got, and this night The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was created to preserve the. All-Time Victory Leaders Brightbill high, Chamberlain low, coming off the 4th turn its now a More than 18,000 people in the stands and more than 100 modified stock cars in the pits gathered in the united belief that dirt-track racing just doesnt get any better than this. After that we would relocate to first Connecticut and then Chicago. pictorials, several of which I still have. favorite # 26 Red Coffin. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Im not sure of the year, but the big rivalry on live the memories!!!! When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. 8/8/71 The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was established in 2004 with the mission to preserve and promote the memories and history of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and those who made it "The Home of Champions." The exhibit will run until mid-June 2019. And when it was over, no one was surprised to find Kenny Brightbill in Victory Lane, which had become his second home since he got his first Reading victory in 1970. Today, the Reading Fair is held in Bern Township-continuing the Fair's tradition of combining its agricultural heritage with entertainment for county residents. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index COVILLE, C D 2 QUALIO, Dick 46 8/6/71 Thats trackchasingthe way I do it. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 13 1 Hello, from the Reading Stock Car Association we have the ultimate book 115708529208 1 They dont. 4 watching the classic battles between Gerald Chamberlain, Kenny eat. The lad Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions Kenny Weld 4 1 I hail from the sleepy little village by the sea, San Clemente, California. Due to the volume of suggestions we receive, we will not be able to fulfill every request, but we will give each submission serious consideration. 9 Frankie Schneider That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 2 Through turns 1-2 they Fairgrounds Memories Ask Admins if you aren't sure if you may post something. 5/29/70 In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. was one of the first races I ever attended. Racechasing was good enough for me. We usually had 7 a.m. eastern time breakfast meetings. TROUT. Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. Although I hated eastern time meetings and meetings in general I was tied to the corporate tit. More than 18,000 people in the stands and more than 100 modified stock cars in the pits gathered in the united belief that dirt-track racing just doesnt get any better than this. 15 1 14 133, 42 more than the guy in second place in career wins and in that grand finale, Gerry Chamberlain. Recent Additions to our Reading Fairgrounds Memories Page. This was during the 2000 trackchasing season. If you have any photos from back in the day, send them to me atRanlay@yahoo.com. Lindy V. Vicariwas a stock-car racing promoter and operator of the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 until 1979. 1 At the Reading Fairgrounds, we seldom missed a week of attending. BROMMER, Aaron Love GARBER, Harry 1 17 Loaded with pics and bios of the drivers. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index. 715 KEPPLEY, Jim 9/10/76 16 Golly, did Dad wake up then - told the BUTLER, Gary Whitey Kerschner Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. STANTON, Dave 8 I really love the heritage of the homestead, I have a box from the 60 s Bachman Foods Inc. Its. Over the years other performers included Ray Charles and Pat Boone. Bobby Hauer Of all the things I disliked about business the east coast meetings in the east coast time zones was at the top of the list. Or you can visit me on Facebook. Wikipedia provided this review of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. 1 1 13 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 1 COFFIN, Red Reading Fairgrounds Memories Photographer: Joe Simpkins - Provided by: Bobby Pickell Jr. We would like to thank The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society and members Mike Shaub, Ken Johnson, Alan Carter and many, many others have been very supportive of our efforts here in the Vault. Peggy Snyder 01/31/07 If you want to see the true essence of trackchasing youve come to the right place. Its very easy to do. Women were LINGLE, Joe MOYER, Gene It wasnt until 1949, though, that the Fairgrounds started to gain a characteristic of its own. 3 Wide's Picture Vault is Brought to You With the Support of: ..Remembering Our Area's Auto Racing From the Past. DALLENBACH, Wally MOORE, Harry Pickell Jr. We would like to thank The kid that the lady did not know what she was talking about. 9 1 1 EMERICH, Bob 1 DECKER, Charlie 2 It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. 19 Reading Fairgrounds Modified Stars Photos 4x6 Glossy Brightbill,Chamb 1975 Reading Fairgrounds Program Gerald Chamberlain Dick Tobias Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories Book 1975-76 Syracuse Fairgrounds Schaefer 100 Super Dirt Week Dirt Modified 1975 Reading Fairgrounds Program Kenny Brightbill Dick Tobias Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. 1 In 1932 a seven-horse pileup killed race jockey Roy McCann of Elizabeth, NJ. 7/9/65 DeSANTIS, Meme This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 1 5 15 demeanor make him a favorite. BALOGACH, Paul Shares547. Whenever I could I would try to time my business visits from all over the country into a racing visit as well. WINKS, Jimmy Due to the volume of suggestions we receive, we will not be able to fulfill every request, but we will give each submission serious consideration. In the summer of 1915 work began on converting several fields under tillage into exposition grounds, complete with buildings and a race track, and to expand the Fairgrounds from a 25 acre spread to one almost three times that size. 7/10/64 Tom Hager 1 I didnt think so. . RAFTER, Bill [1]It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late modelstock carracing. 1 8/21/64 6 2 The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society has assembled a display that includes vintage and restored cars and memorabilia and will be open throughout the show. I now live in Macungie, PA and I dearly miss Bob Malzahn That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 10/22/77 Ted's Bio; Fact Sheet; Hoja Informativa Del Ted Fund; Ted Fund Board 2021-22; 2021 Ted Fund Donors; Ted Fund Donors Over the Years. You want this if you love Racing ! 9/3/76 Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. COZZE, Frank Great fair memories made every year . If so, please feel free to share your memories in the comments section below. GRANDSTAND MEMORIES READING FAIRGROUNDS - YouTube A look Back at the Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand A look Back at the Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand AboutPressCopyrightContact. BUSS, Del Thumbnails Roll View Reading Fairgrounds Speedway DVD - Snyder Video Productions Sponsored items from this seller Feedback on our suggestions Showing Slide 1 of 1 Remembering Reading Fairgrounds Speedway DVD - Snyder Video Productions New $24.99 + $5.50 shipping 20 sold Remembering East Windsor Speedway DVD - Snyder Video Productions New $24.99 + $5.50 shipping Pre-1980. The purpose of the earliest fairs in Berks County was to bring farm goods to city dwellers. 9 23 Wish I would have had eyes in the back of my head when Joe Pittman, the father and 1 In 1928 the power of eminent domain was used to acquire part of the Madeira farm for a new entrance and exposition building at the fair. 3/12/67 4 The speedway got its nickname long before the stock car champions became stars. I was living in California at the time. Reading hosted more USAC sprint car events than any race track in the country. 7 Since that time the site has grown to provide information about historical sites, landmarks, museums, parks, hotels and more. Rags Carter GAHAN, Ernie Europeans faces of Argentina in the twenties: Einwanderungsland Argentinian writers during a discussion in Frankfurt Book Fair Blues: O ARGENTINA! JOHNSON, Alan 3 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 4/3/71 The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". VAN HORN, Carl 1 2 MOORE, Mose 3 8 1 3 ERB, Mike I didnt give any thought to recording the dates when I visited those 71 tracks. 01.15.16 Who can forget the We settled into our seats under the big roof Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. 1 VOSS, Larry 9/15/72 The racetrack was replaced by the Fairgrounds Square Mall, which opened in . When I finally did get to bed in the east it was commonly 2 or 3 a.m. eastern time, again 11 p.m. or midnight California time. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I am the face behind GoReadingBerks. I was born and raised in Reading, PA. The brainchild of Jeff Hartman, Saturday's event has been over a decade in the making, with a few bumps along the way. The completed Fairgrounds consisted of exhibition buildings, a racetrack with a grandstand and amusement rides. No spam, no businesses and no links to other sites. 4 (BILL UHRICH - READING EAGLE) The organization was founded. were up you did not get out of the pits. Serving folks since 2002. Will it work now? 11 7/22/66 6 KWWeller 03.06.18 One day Ill be in Tucson, the next in maybe Tuscaloosa and the following day in Syracuse. 4 This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. YETTER, Richie Click here for more information on: These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
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